"It is because of her child that I'm suggesting she be brought here. Along side that is her position as Queen. She is the face of the Dynasty. Samantha and Jester might be set to take over as needed, but to lose her then suddenly replace her takes time of adjystment. And Samantha would be no different than Vanessa as I will not be staying with her. I have my own role in the coming fight: ensuring the end of Iron Hail with Miko. As strong as the Dynasty is, it cannot afford to lose the four of you. You and the sisters are the keystone of this empire. The more that are removed, the more the structure crumbles. But this is merely a request. If you are unable to convince them, then there is nothing more that can be done on this front."

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"I would prefer Samantha and Jester be out of the picture, Vanessa is far more a strategist than either of them. And I would like to see a battle or two under her belt. With the mid rim lost, the machines have a chance to strike anywhere unimpeded. They seem to be going after the smaller factions first before attacking us. Mon Calamari Shipyards has been hit quite extensively and reports are in that the battle is continuing. I would very much like Vanessa to see what it means to fight as a Queen instead of an orphanage survivor. And once our fleets and armies are ready, we will go on the offensive. I will discuss it with them, and I will let you know what happens," Medrike nodded and sipped the tea, "spice tea...has a bit of a kick doesn't it?"

Gavin had yet to drink the tea, not concern for it at the moment. He was on a mission and that had kept him focus. "Perhaps. Tea isn't my thing, really. But that's understandable. Whatever is felt to be the best option. That just leaves my final bit of business. I need a few things for my training of Jester."

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"Neither. I train without armor and leave that to whoever else she trains with. Weapons are taken care of as well. What I require is a little harder to obtain. The first is a set of twenty metal spikes. Miko uses them in his training and I have found a way to further that regiment. The second needs a little more designing and needs to be built."

He slid a data pad over to her that displayed was a rather interesting piece of equipment. It looked to be a balancing beam connected to other beams. Based on the plans, each beam was ten feet long and ran four beams long and three beams wide. Each connecting point was a round cylinder. When connected the rods could lift the beams ten feet off the ground, either together or adjust to different heights individually. The beams and rods could also loose some size, going from a five inch wide beam to a one inch wide beam. This was described as a tool to help enhance the balance of the students to the highest degree that could be managed in such training.

"Balance is one of the most important things anyone can learn.

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"Force conditioning? That is certainly a Grey Jedi technique. That will be a good building block for her. I am sure we can get some durasteel rods for your blueprints. That should be no trouble. Balance served the Greys well these past forty years. I suspect it will last quite a while longer. Will you want it pre built to be easily put together upon arrival to naza?" She asked.

Gavin modded. “Indeed it is. It’s been a technique Miko has used for a very long time, since the time I first joined the Greys in my late teens. Like I said, I’ve work to improve upon that method, something that Jester and Iris will be the first to try. But yes, that will work. I can build it in my free time while the girls rest. It’ll be a little before Jester gets that far anyway.”

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"We can build that here and have it ready for you to ship to Naza. It's not that difficult a task. It's the least we can contribute for harboring and safeguarding Jester. I hope she finally heals under your care," Medrike nods.

Gavin modded. "Of that, I have no doubt. She is the future. What that means, we can only wait and see, but the future lies with her. When the time is right and she has faced her trials, she will decide her fate and future. To be the next guiding light, the next darkness, or even just another person in a sea of faces, all that is her choice." He then gave another nod, more an affirmation to himself than anything. He saw great things for Jester. In his mind, she could be the bridge that existed in this realm among the so called gods of the galaxy. She would see from so many perspectives, far more than any of them could see and be capable of leading the galaxy into a new age. But that was just his thought and hope. "But that is all I wished to speak to you about."

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"Are you sure that is all?" Medrike sipped her tea with a coy smirk, her voice, fluttering with weaves in the force. "Not that you needed my permission to become romantic with Samantha. I am happy for her, the arranged marriage left her devastated. And it seems you too, have a taller step to your walk. You faced quite the hardships in life. It shows, you're happier too."

Gavin lifted an eyebrow, not the slightest sign of a smile upon his face. "All that I felt the need to convey to you. Samantha certainly wasn't among them. Of all things, our relationship isn't something I was concerned about having someone's permission in." He leaned back in his chair a bit, his voice not once implying any form of agitation at the mention of Samantha, his words a mere statement and nothing more. "Indeed we are happier, but it doesn't change reality outside of it. There is work to be done with many more hardships on the way."

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"Once the machines are crushed there will be more time for family and love. All roads will lead to Raxus, or defeat...depending how we move," she was a little surprised by his response, but she understood, "we have our tasks. When would you like these designs complete Master Gavin?"

"Indeed, they will. It’ll certainly be a difficult road. The way it sounds, the Machines have made a very quick campaign already in securing many worlds. It’s hard to think about but we may lose half the galaxy before this is over with. Try to help and defend where we can, but ultimately we’ll have to hold back quite a bit in order to make that one push at their main base. Such is the price of such a war."

He then rolled his eyes at the word master. He hated titles. Even Jester wouldn’t get away with calling him that. Still, he said. I thing about it. "Whenever you can is fine. It won’t be required for a little while so there’s no rush."

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

"Of that, I am certain. We may lose much, but we will obtain victory. For all their advances, we beat them once. We are much more prepared, even if they are as well. In the end, he will lose again and Miko and I will ensure it is the last time."

When Medrike felt all was said and was ready to let him go, he stood with a nod. "Remember. Any tasks needed not involving the Machines that can be handled by one, let me know." Giving a final nod, the shadows of the room wrapped around him before dispersing and leaving her alone.

"There is no road,no simple highway,between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, for that path is for your steps alone...."

Medrike nodded as he whisked away into the shadows. She knew her part to play in all this was coming soon, even she would be on Raxus by the end of this. She suspected that many would join in, even unsavory types, to see the great machine fall. She extended her hand and levitated a hair brush to it. She ran the brush through her hair and tilted her ear a bit as if to hear around her, "Shas'O my darling? Can you put in those orders for Gavin?" Her voice resonated through her chambers as she ran the brush over and over through her golden locks.